Kamal Ghorui
Snakes are one of the biggest issues that most people face in their gardens. These are poisonous and are a threat for humans. A snake slithering across your lawn can send shivers down the spine of even the most pro gardener. Though we can’t ignore the ecological role of these creatures as they keep pests like rats, rodents and other insects in control, we possibly can’t keep them as pets in our home garden! So how can you keep these away from your garden without hurting them or yourself? Well one of the nature-friendly ways would be planting plants that snakes hate! Yes, you read that right. There are some plants which are known to repel snakes as these have a strong smell or pokey texture. On this note, let’s have a look at six plants you can add to your garden which snakes hate and look beautiful in the lawn.Marigolds
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Yes, snakes despise the smell of marigolds! These bright annual flowers can be as practical as it gets. If you are someone suffering from a population of poisonous snakes in their garden, plant some marigold strategically in your garden and see them disappear in no time. Snakes hate their roots and foliage as they have strong compounds. This effect comes from a chemical called alpha-terthienyl. Lemongrass
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Lemongrass is another plant that snakes are not fond of. These tall and aromatic grass have a citrus fragrance which humans love but snakes dislike it to the core. Lemongrass have citronella. It is an oil also used to repel mosquitoes and insects. Plant these as a boundary around your garden.Garlic
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Garlic is a kitchen-favourite plant, but its strong sulfur fragrance makes it a natural snake repellent. Plants in the allium family, such as garlic, onions, and chives, have compounds that can affect a snake’s sensory perception. You can plant garlic bulbs on the garden edges.Indian Snakeroot
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Indian snakeroot or sarpagandha is believed to repel snakes with its strong and unpleasant aroma. The plant is also used in traditional Ayurvedic medicines. It is widely recommended in gardening for its snake repellent qualities. Plant near doorways and edges.Wormwood
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Snakes hate Wormwood because of the strong and bitter scent. Not only snakes but many other animals find them unattractive. It has aromatic foliage which contains compounds that contribute to the plant’s strong fragrance, which discourage snakes from entering.Basil or Clove Basil
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Snakes hate basil, especially clove basil as these have a strong fragrance. These are also effective in repelling snakes. The herbs from the mint family have oils that snakes don’t like. Keep grass trimmed.While these plants can help make your garden less attractive to snakes, these are no guarantee of total exclusion. The aim is to create a defense against snakes. To repel them and safeguard your garden from these slithering creatures. Plant these plants in your garden and see snakes disappear from your lawn or garden.
